So excited to share that I'm now represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social Grateful for the @12x12challenge.bsky.social , my #Kidlit Crew, @pbrisingstars.bsky.social , and fellow authors and creators who really are a source of support and energy!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I love creating whimsical worlds and curious characters. I am available for new projects and would love to chat about your illustration needs. You can contact me or my agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social #PictureBookArt #KidLit #Kidlitart

#KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m an author/illustrator with quirky characters to share. I'm repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social See what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com #kidlit

Since last fall I have been interning with @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, and it has just been the best experience. I am learning so much about publishing. And I just love the opportunity to help stories find their editor homes.

I'm so excited to share my partnership with the amazing @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social of Bradford Literary Agency! I know there's still a great deal of work ahead, but for now, you'll find me somewhere in the clouds! #literaryagent #kidlit #joy

#PortfolioDay today! 🎨 I'm Brian, picture book author/illustrator rep'd by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social - you can see what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com

#kidlit #amwriting friends, I'm delighted to share that I'm offering critiques for this event. Sing up, share, and I hope to see you there!

open.spotify.com/episode/1A0D... Such an inspiring and fascinating behind the scenes episode for querying writers! Thanks, @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @heathercashman.bsky.social WOW!🤩 #writers #writing #mentalhealth #rejection #keepgoing #amquerying

Happy New Year! I'm Brian, picture book author/illustrator rep'd by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social, creating silly yet thoughtful fun for kids & caregivers to both enjoy. You can catch up with me at briankirbystudio.com #kidlitartpostcard

Hello Art Directors & Editors! I love telling stories about cute animals and kids. I am available for illustration work and I have several dummies available. shereetomba.com Repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social #KidLitArtPostcard

Hey illustrators/agents! I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; fantasy; magic; AND Mahjong! The tiles! The drama! Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

@melanieconklin.bsky.sociall just started reading A Perfect Mistake, & I had to stop to cry a little after the girl told him to stop shaking his leg - for me (late diagnosed) & for my middle school students who this happens to often. Thank you for helping us feel seen&heard; can’t wait to read more!

Who's ready for a great online conference? Check out Agent Ascent Day here: way-wordwriters.com/agent-ascent... #kidlit #amwriting

Now rep’d by THE Kaitlyn Sanchez at Bradford Literary. 🥳 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

“Winter Fox” by @nmillerillo.bsky.social Available as: author-illustrator, #illustrator Focuses: picture books and board books (open to all kidlit projects, including chapter, middle grade) Website: www.nmillerillustration.com Represented by: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

“Merry Christmouse” by Lisa Bentley Available as: author-illustrator, #illustrator Focuses: picture books and board books (open to all kidlit projects) Website: lisabdraws.co.uk Represented by: : @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlitart#illustration

“Cottage Core” by Maddie Sandell Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator Focuses: picture books and board books (open to all #kidlit projects, including middle grade) Website: maddiesketch.com/about Represented by: : @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration

“Cat Tales” by @shereesketches.bsky.social Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator Focuses: board books, picture books, chapter books, middle grade Website: www.shereetomba.com Represented by: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

"Baby's First Snowflake" by @heatherbell37.bsky.social Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator Focuses: picture books and graphic novels (open to all kidlit projects) Website: heatherbellbooks.com Represented by: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

"Christmas Eve Magic" by @katiedwyer.bsky.social Available as: author-illustrator and #illustrator Focuses: picture books, board books, chapter books Website: www.katiedwyerillustrations.com Represented by: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

“Christmas Bandit” by @dkryland.bsky.social Available as: an author-illustrator Focuses: picture books, board books, and graphic novel chapter books (also open to other graphic novel projects) Website: www.DKRyland.com Represented by: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

“Hearts Are Hard” by @haloteachlearn.bsky.social Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator Focus: picture books Website: www.hannahlorenzobooks.com Represented by: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlitart#illustration

“Aye, Aye’ll Be Home for Christmas” by @boringstorybook.com Available as: an author-illustrator Focuses: humor, picture books, board books Website: briankirbystudio.com Represented by: @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

Thank you so much for the opportunity to share my art!! 🙏 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social #kidlit 📚 #kidlitart 🎨

Illustrators don’t have to create alone. This Thursday, SCBWI Houston hosts a virtual Illustrator Sketch Night — a relaxed space to draw, stay accountable, and create in community. Dec 18 | Online www.scbwi.org/events/illus... #IllustratorCommunity #ChildrensBookIllustrators

Tagging @msholliday93.bsky.social and @writerjolene.bsky.social I love you both so much! Thank you for being there for me :)

We don't always remember to tell our #friends how much we love them. Please repost and tag your friends, reminding them how much you love them!

We don't always remember to tell our #friends how much we love them. Please repost and tag your friends, reminding them how much you love them!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m available for illustration work in the kid lit space and I also have several dummies available upon request. You can view more of my work at shereetomba.com. Repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social #KidLit #KidLitArt

#KidLitChat How has the next quarter already passed?! I started interning with @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social in September. I’m really enjoying that. I love learning! I finished an expansion revision for MG NIV. And now I’m working on trimming it into something manageable.

It's the last #KidLitArtPostcard of the year! You can count on this Aye Aye (inspired by a dad joke in my lovely critique group). I’m Brian, an author/illustrator repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @bradfordagents.bsky.social - working on humorous pbs. Check out BrianKirbyStudio.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m DK Ryland - picture book author and illustrator and I love raccoons. 🦝 Open to picture book and graphic novel projects. 📚 Repped by @bradfordagents.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

The perfect gift! Register Agent Ascent Day! In-depth workshops, Q&A panels, individual critiques from @mwhatnall.bsky.social @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @vickiselvaggio.bsky.social @jolenehaley.bsky.social @keiralekseii.bsky.social way-wordwriters.com/agent-a...

Happy #caturday from Starlight who says “game on!”

ICYMI #fallwritingfrenzy Winners!!

Well look at that, BLAME SATAN for the win! So honored to have made it into the winners circle this year. Thanks to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social for their hard work judging the contest. #FallWritingFrenzy >>

What a surprise to discover my MonSTAR story made it into the winners' circle! Thank you to the judges @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social for the opportunity and inspiration! #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit #competitions #amwriting #writing #stories

Ahhh!! I am completely delighted that my creepy little entry was a winner! Thank you, @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social for hosting, and an extra-special thank you to @professoraixa.bsky.social for selecting my entry! 🎃

Thank you, Lydia, for selecting my poem as one of the #FallWritingFrenzy 2025 winners. @lydialukidis.bsky.social & @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social lydialukidis.wordpress.com Please support prize donors! lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf... Here is my poem. joyceuglowauthor.com/2025/10/03/a...

Congratulations!!! @jpuglow.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉 One of my favs!! #FallWritingFrenzy @lydialukidis.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social 🧡🧡🧡

November #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m an author-illustrator represented by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social of @bradfordagents.bsky.social Check out what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com 🍁

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm DK, an author/illustrator open to picture book and early GN projects. Repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social

Beyond humbled to be part of this year’s Fall Writing Frenzy Winners. Baby steps, folks! Big thanks to all the sponsors AND @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social

I'm so grateful that my story The Borderland was selected in this year's Fall Writing Frenzy contest! Thank you again to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @professoraixa.bsky.social for hosting! Also, a huge thank you to @sylvialiu.bsky.social for selecting my story! #kidlit

I'm apparently V bad @ the internets & missed that winners were posted, & GUESS WHAT? I'm 1 of them! And I was hand picked by the amazing @alexgino.bsky.social, author of Melissa. I'm beyond excited. Thank you @lydialukidis.bsky.social & @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social & @professoraixa.bsky.social

Happy #caturday from Sylvester who is winning at the game of Life ;)

Happy #caturday from Sylvester and Starlight

🎉 Overjoyed to share my Publishers Weekly announcement! I’m so grateful to have the talented Tasneem Amiruddin as our illustrator! Shout out to my awesome agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social & the amazing editors Deidra & Alison at Free Spirit Publishing! #kidlit

I cannot wait for you to see the adorable art by @susanasoto.bsky.social and meet our spunky pirate captain in Pirate Baby! Setting sail next fall with @marblepress.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebook #bookannouncement #piratebaby #arrrgghh

It's a COVER REVEAL! Please help me celebrate my next #picturebook, I WISH THAT YOU KNEW, illustrated by the fabulous @alyssarussell.bsky.social ! Coming 8/25/26 from Little Bee Books!🥰 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social